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July 28, 2010
July 28, 2010
Carson To Host Central Indiana Job Fair With Ivy tech Community College

INDIANAPOLIS - Looking to help hardworking jobseekers connect with employers from across the area, Congressman André Carson today announced that he is hosting a job fair in cooperation with Ivy Tech Community College.

The event will take place Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at IUPUI's Campus Center in downtown Indianapolis.


July 26, 2010
July 26, 2010
Carson Commemorates 20 Years of the ADA

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson released the following statement today commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).


July 22, 2010
July 22, 2010
Carson Votes to Extend Unemployment Benefits

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson released the following statement regarding today's vote in the House to extend unemployment insurance benefits to millions of American families:

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July 21, 2010
July 21, 2010
Carson Hails Historic Wall Street Reform Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Finally shifting the balance of power back to consumers and away from the past destructive practices of the financial industry, Congressman André Carson today hailed the President's signing of Wall Street reform legislation.


July 19, 2010
July 19, 2010
Carson Urges Senate Action on Unemployment, Job Creation

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In an effort to spur action by Senate Republicans, Congressman André Carson today posted on his website a counter showing the running tally of unemployed Americans losing their benefits. He called for Republicans in the Senate to stop blocking important pieces of legislation that would extend unemployment benefits and create jobs for Americans.


July 15, 2010
July 15, 2010
Carson Statement on Hogsett Nomination

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson released the following statement after President Obama's nomination of Joseph H. Hogsett to serve as United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana.

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July 15, 2010
July 15, 2010
Carson: Wall Street Reform Finally Ready President's Signature
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson today hailed the passage of the conference report on the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act in the Senate.

July 13, 2010
July 13, 2010
Carson: HIRE Act Has Benefited Workers, Businesses

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson released the following statement regarding a report from the U.S. Department of the Treasury showing that from February to May 2010, American businesses have hired an estimated 4.5 million new workers - each of whom had been unemployed for eight weeks or longer - showing the early success of a tax break program passed earlier this year by Congress.


July 13, 2010
July 13, 2010
Carson Applauds Improved Benefits for Veterans

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson today commended plans by the Veterans Administration (VA) to improve care for veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). These new policies will make it easier for veterans - including those who may have been denied benefits in the past - to receive the care and benefits they need and have earned.


July 11, 2010
July 12, 2010
Carson Announces Grant for Neighborhood Center

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded a $1.8 million grant to the Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center @ Crooked Creek located on Indianapolis' northwest side.